Husbands Bosworth Church of England Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. From their very different starting points, the vast majority of pupils achieve well. Teaching is mostly good, with some outstanding in Years 5 and 6.

Attainment in mathematics at the end of Year 6 is consistently above average and attainment in English is rising. Good leadership has ensured that teaching is good and improving. The school accurately measures how well it is doing and what needs to be done next.

Good assessment and tracking procedures ensure that teachers have a clear understanding of how well pupils are doing. Disabled pupils and those who have a statement of special educational needs are well cared for and make good progr...ess. Teaching assistants provide good support for any pupils who need additional help.

Pupils' good behaviour and attitudes to learning contribute to the strong sense of community in the school. Pupils feel very safe and display respect for the feelings and well-being of others. Pupils' learning benefits from a wide range of experiences and activities which promote their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development well.

It is not yet an outstanding school because : More-able pupils are not always given tasks that make them think or work hard enough. The marking of pupils' work does not always provide clear guidance on how to improve their work. Pupils are not given enough opportunities to write at length when working in subjects other than English.

The progress of a few pupils in reading is slowed by weaknesses in comprehension. Planning in Reception does not always take enough account of children's learning needs.

Information about this school

This is a much smaller than the average- sized primary school.

Virtually all pupils are White British. The proportion of pupils for whom the school receives the pupil premium is below average. This is additional government funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals, those in local authority care and others.

The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported through school action is below average as is the proportion supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in English and mathematics. The headteacher took up her post in January 2013.